What Cha' Gonna Do For Me
RÜFÜS Lyrics

The song "What Cha' Gonna Do For Me" by Rufus refers to the singer's hard work and struggles to defend the time they spend alone. They talk about the need to make their own dreams come true, as the crown you lose by exploiting the blues won't get the job done. The chorus repeats the question "What cha' gonna do for me?" which seems to be directed at someone who may have let them down or not given them the support they need. The singer is keeping their sights on this person, even in the cool of the night when nothing seems right. They know that if they try to conceal how they feel, they're asking for trouble. The repetition of the chorus conveys the power dynamic at play, as the singer demands that this other person step up and provide for them when the chips are down.

The lyrics to "What Cha' Gonna Do For Me" suggest a sense of frustration and a need for validation. The singer is working hard and trying to make their own dreams come true, but they are still asking "What cha' gonna do for me?" They know that they can't do everything alone, but they are also reluctant to rely on someone who may have let them down in the past. The repetition of the chorus creates an almost hypnotic effect, as if the singer is trying to convince themselves that this person will step up and provide for them. The last verse adds a note of self-awareness, acknowledging that the singer may be partially to blame for their situation. The repetition of the chorus suggests that even if the singer is partially responsible, they still need the other person to do something for them.